The Queen's Monastery (1998)
Inspired by Leos Janacek's Sinfonietta, The Queen's Monastery is about a woman whose lover, a former acrobat, has returned to her from war a changed man. Using a highly individual watercolour technique the narrative explores themes of love, escapist fantasy, obsession and guilt.
Director: Emma Calder
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: October 1, 1998
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Queen's Monastery about?
- Inspired by Leos Janacek's Sinfonietta, The Queen's Monastery is about a woman whose lover, a former acrobat, has returned to her from war a changed man. Using a highly individual watercolour technique the narrative explores themes of love, escapist fantasy, obsession and guilt.
- Who directed The Queen's Monastery?
- The Queen's Monastery was directed by Emma Calder.
- How long is The Queen's Monastery?
- The Queen's Monastery has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Queen's Monastery?
- The Queen's Monastery is a Animation film.